Mercedes-Benz C
Blue · Petrol · 1994 · 1,797 cc
L18 LYCMOT history
L18 LYC is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 1 Mar 1994. Its MOT is valid until 25 Feb 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 131,882 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 25 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 131,882 mi
- At MOT on 25 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 21 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 3,687 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L18 LYC
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- C
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,797 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1994
- First used
- 1 Mar 1994
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 25 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 25 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L18 LYC was last recorded at 131,882 miles on 25 Feb 2026, 1,136 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 130,746 miles · 26 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,136 miles
- Average per year
- 3,687 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 131,882 miles
- 2025 – 130,746 miles
- 2024 – 129,532 miles
- 2023 – 128,645 miles
- 2022 – 125,037 miles
- 2021 – 121,511 miles
- 2020 – 119,313 miles
- 2019 – 115,689 miles
- 2018 – 112,710 miles
- 2017 – 110,303 miles
- 2016 – 107,444 miles
- 2015 – 105,363 miles
- 2014 – 102,486 miles
- 2013 – 97,821 miles
- 2012 – 92,284 miles
- 2011 – 86,115 miles
- 2010 – 79,334 miles
- 2009 – 73,303 miles
- 2008 – 67,886 miles
- 2007 – 64,004 miles
- 2006 – 58,097 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass131,882 miles
- AdvisoryFront Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Full MOT history
27 tests since 21 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass131,882 miles (+1,136)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 131,882 miles
- Test number
- 397131523974
- AdvisoryFront Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass130,746 miles (+1,214)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 130,746 miles
- Test number
- 222521201469
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass129,532 miles (+887)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 129,532 miles
- Test number
- 414466327681
- AdvisoryFront Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass128,645 miles (+15)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 128,645 miles
- Test number
- 711451604997
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Fail128,630 miles (+3,593)1 major1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,630 miles
- Test number
- 678678510169
- MajorOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass125,037 miles (+3,526)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 125,037 miles
- Test number
- 811786727995
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass121,511 miles (+2,198)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 121,511 miles
- Test number
- 952206948463
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass119,313 miles (+3,624)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 119,313 miles
- Test number
- 452829271080
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust hanger broken
- AdvisoryFuel cap seal slightly deteriorated
Pass115,689 miles (+2,979)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 115,689 miles
- Test number
- 741836665264
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass112,710 miles (+2,407)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 112,710 miles
- Test number
- 698071162835
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Very slight (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Small in front of driver (8.3.1a)
Pass110,303 miles (+2,859)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 110,303 miles
- Test number
- 397774047507
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Very slightly damp (2.7.3)
Pass107,444 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 107,444 miles
- Test number
- 858329289734
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail107,444 miles (+2,081)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,444 miles
- Test number
- 408846604437
- FailureRear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)
Pass105,363 miles (+2,877)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 105,363 miles
- Test number
- 489381945052
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass102,486 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 102,486 miles
- Test number
- 145040454074
- NoteRear gearbox mount has play.
Fail102,486 miles (+4,665)2 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,486 miles
- Test number
- 489270754033
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- NoteRear gearbox mount has play.
Pass97,821 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 97,821 miles
- Test number
- 139509633058
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail97,821 miles (+5,537)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,821 miles
- Test number
- 969569033020
- Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Fail92,284 miles1 repaired9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,284 miles
- Test number
- 439109432030
- Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Pass92,284 miles (+6,169)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 92,284 miles
- Test number
- 628949132008
- AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Pass86,115 miles (+6,781)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 86,115 miles
- Test number
- 289716641084
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,334 miles (+6,031)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 79,334 miles
- Test number
- 370830340055
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
Pass73,303 miles (+5,417)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 73,303 miles
- Test number
- 754930639084
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,886 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 67,886 miles
- Test number
- 150563248455
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail67,886 miles (+3,882)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,886 miles
- Test number
- 531643248093
- Repaired at testCentre Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)
Pass64,004 miles (+5,907)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 64,004 miles
- Test number
- 444411157047
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,097 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 58,097 miles
- Test number
- 522052756055
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L18 LYC
- Does L18 LYC currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 LYC is valid until 25 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L18 LYC?
- The MOT on L18 LYC is valid until 25 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L18 LYC done?
- L18 LYC was recorded at 131,882 miles at its MOT on 25 Feb 2026, an average of 3,687 miles a year.
- Has L18 LYC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L18 LYC has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Feb 2023.
- Has the mileage on L18 LYC ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on L18 LYC find?
- L18 LYC passed its latest MOT on 25 Feb 2026 with 6 advisories: front outer anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 3 more.
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